UA Residence Halls & Life On-Campus

residence-halls-national-award-2019.jpgFor many, an important part of college life is living on campus in a residence hall. Finding the right housing fit provides once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for friendships and activities. At UA, only a portion of the student body lives on campus, giving our resident students a taste of a small-college atmosphere.

We want your room to be a place where you feel at home, so each one is planned and furnished with that in mind. We have coed residence halls; double rooms and suites and high rises. There are even on-campus apartments. Although we can't guarantee students get their first choice in room locations, we certainly try our best to find the best housing fit available.

Freshmen outside of Summit, Portage, Stark, Medina and Wayne counties are required to live in the University residence halls their first year.

Find Your Fit!

What’s the best college dorm for your college priorities and campus preferences? You'll be asked on your application which residence halls you prefer. To help you decide, we wanted to provide some extra information.

All our halls provide:

  • Smoke-free facilities
  • Each residence hall is secure 24/7. Residents will swipe their Zip Card to get into the building
  • Air conditioning (early May through early October)
  • Internet service (both hardwired and wireless)
  • Laundry facilities, at no extra charge
  • Vending machines
  • Within a 15-minute walk of anywhere on campus

So what options are most important to you? Knowing that all our halls provide, check out your options using the expandable options on this page!

What's Most Important to You?

To provide options and flexibility we have a number of price points to meet student’s needs. Check out our Housing Rates!

Center of Campus

Most of my classes are in the center of campus (Kolbe Hall, Crouse Hall, Olin Hall, Leigh Hall, College of Arts and Sciences, Zook Hall, Ayer Hall, Guzzetta Hall, etc.)

South Area of Campus

Most of my classes are in the south area of campus (Folk Hall, Mary Gladwin Hall, Auburn Science and Engineering, Schrank Hall)

East Area of Campus

Most of my classes are east of the campus center (The JAR, Rec Center, Stile Field House, InfoCision Stadium, Ocasek Natatorium)

See a campus map. Tip: At the top, choose Categories > Residence Halls.

In Room/Suite Bath

Bathrooms found in your room, shared with you and your roommate(s). Our Building Services staff do not clean these bathrooms during the year. These bathrooms will be cleaned by you and your roommate(s).

Corridor Bath

Bathrooms found in the corridor of the hall. Multiple sinks, toilets, and showers shared among the floor. Our Building Services staff cleans these bathrooms daily.

Each year the location of our Specialized Communities is subject to change. Get the most up to date information regarding Specialized Communities.

Looking for More?

Find out more information about the halls:

Housing & Dining Contacts

Contact us for more information!

Department of Residence Life & Housing
  • Residence Life & Housing
  • 330-972-7800
  • Send an email
  • Ritchie Residence Hall - 1st Floor
Dining Services
  • Dining Services
  • 330-972-5635
  • Send an email
  • Robertson Dining Hall, 248 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron, OH 44325
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